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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1931
Page
1
The Board of Works weighs a Sunshine sewerage project and a dispute over a licensed trade linked to Draybrook Shire. Councillors consider licensing, health and economy factors after Western Mirray precedent, with a decision pending court review.
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works officials map sites for renewation mains in Wright street to Cornwall road and Stanford street to Anderson road. Two large sewer mains will also be built to service the discharge line to Werribee before private house connections begin. End of two years expected for full completion.
The Sunshine Football Club criticizes officials over the lack of an annual meeting as the new season nears. Braybrook Shire Council and Hugh Mckay & Sons Pty Ltd provide Selwyn Park for local players, urging quick action to revive interest and finalize plans.
Publication suspended next week for Easter holidays. The Advocate will resume in the issue dated Friday April 10. Carlton and Co. printers and publishers note the temporary pause.
A local report from Sunshine details ongoing nuisance at dance halls causing fear and injuries. Residents urge stronger police protection across St Albans, Deer Park, Beaubrook and Sunshine. A plan to form a Citizens' Protection League is discussed. A meeting of the Progress Association seeks MLA Prendergast's help for adequate patrols and a resolution was sent.
Sunshine Progress Association secretary Nicholson criticizes absentee members who failed to attend meetings and withheld help. He urges action on large issues like value of actions, sewerage, and district progress to engage the public and press. Adams agrees, recalling a meeting with threats when chairs were sought and warns of dwindling local interest.
Mr F A Green a jovial Sunshine business figure died suddenly at his home in Station Place on Tuesday. Heart failure caused death after a day spent in town. He ran an estate agency near the Advocate office for years and later worked for an insurance firm. He leaves a widow, two sons Frederick and Norman, six daughters and a wide circle of friends. Funeral held Wednesday at Footscray Cemetery with many mourners. burial rites by Reverend Wihhirdsem of St Mark’s Church Bogland Sunshine. The local Presbyterian Young Men's Society gathering will be held again this afternoon at Morninnghon with Sunshine branch members attending.
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